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Come join us for the exciting book launch of Matteo Cerilli‘s latest book release, Bad in the Blood (Tundra Books). This in-person event will be held at the Society Clubhouse at 967 College St in Toronto. With guest host Nkechinyem Oduh, followed by a book signing and a special screening of The Maltese Falcon, this launch is not to be missed. Be among the first to get your hands on a copy and get the chance to meet the author. Enjoy free snacks, with drinks available for purchase at the bar.

Discover the inspiration behind the book, ask your burning questions and then settle in for an evening of classic cinema.

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Toronto Lit Up is a multi-year initiative, started in 2016 by the Toronto International Festival of Authors and the Toronto Arts Council, to spotlight Toronto writers and empower local artists with career-building opportunities. Between April 2016 and March 2025, Toronto Lit Up has presented over 200 events featuring over 250 Toronto authors and illustrators. Toronto Lit Up book launches take place throughout the year at venues across the city. They are open to the public and free to attend. Click here for more information.

This event will be followed by a book signing.

Bad in the Blood

In a world where magical beings, fey, are mistrusted and often institutionalized, a human brother and fey sister must team up to solve a bizarre murder in this 1920s-inspired queer teen fantasy novel. In the city of Puck's Port, where motorized vehicles fill the streets and new technological marvels abound, something ... Read more

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Matteo L. Cerilli

Matteo L. Cerilli (he/him) is a transmasc author and activist who specializes in speculative fiction for all ages.

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